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Scientists uncover secret to boiling the perfect egg

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you think cooking is more about skill or following steps? Would you be willing to wait longer for a better-cooked egg? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – a measure of how hot or cold something is The researchers measured the temperature of the ocean to track climate changes. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something Scientists are testing a new method for recycling plastic waste efficiently. involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] – to include something as a necessary part The training program involves…
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Massive snake removal operation unfolds in Sydney suburb

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you think snakes are scary? Do you think climate change affects animal behavior? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a piece of land or a building that belongs to someone They inherited a large property with a farmhouse and a barn in the countryside. several /SEV-er-uhl/ [adjective] – more than two but not a large number Several students stayed after class to ask the teacher questions. pile /pahyl/ [noun] – a group of things stacked or gathered together There was a pile of dirty…
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Workplace napping gains attention as companies weigh productivity and well-being

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever felt sleepy while working or studying? Do you think people in your country take naps often? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 alertness /uh-LURT-nuhs/ [noun] – the state of being watchful and quick to notice things Drinking coffee in the morning improves my alertness at work. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a person or company produces goods or services Good sleep increases productivity, so people work faster. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] –the ability to work or operate effectively Too much stress affects brain function….
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Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever used GPS to find your way before? Do you think small animals can travel long distances in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a single piece of information or fact about something The report provided new details about the effects of climate change on coral reefs. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun] – a specific span of time in the early life of certain animals The Renaissance was a period of great artistic and scientific advancements. disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to vanish or…
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Ancient 4,000-year-old canal network discovered in Belize reveals early environmental engineering by pre-Maya societies

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever heard of canals being used to catch fish? Have you ever caught or eaten catfish? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a group or system of connected people or things The train network connects all the cities. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding something that was not known before The discovery of gold made the town famous. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information or a book available for people to read She will publish her first book next year….
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever visited a museum with animal specimens? Do you think snakes are important for science? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 university /yoo-nuh-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – a place where people study for degrees and academic research is done She studies at a big university. museum /myoo-ZEE-uhm/ [noun] – a building where people can see important objects We visited the art museum today. donation /doh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – money or objects given to help They made a donation to the school. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects gathered…
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Ancient Greece linked to world’s oldest lead pollution

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know that pollution harms the environment? Are you aware that mining affects the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc., by harmful substances or waste Air pollution in big cities is a serious environmental problem. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – something that makes you believe something is true or exists The evidence shows he was at home. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that something is true or correct The experiment confirmed the scientist’s hypothesis. inclusion /in-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun]…
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Pug Rescue South Africa provides safe haven for abandoned dogs

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a pug before? Would you adopt a pet from a rescue center? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 properly /PROP-er-lee/ [adverb] – in a correct or suitable way The students were taught how to write essays properly before the exam. couple /KUHP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are married or in a romantic relationship The couple spent their weekend volunteering at the animal shelter. issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The company faced financial issues after…
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Over 200 undersea quakes near Santorini prompt school closures and emergency measures

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Is seismic activity the movement of Earth’s crust? Can volcanic eruptions be triggered by seismic activity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to go through or to undergo something I experienced heavy rain on my trip. activity /ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – refers to the occurrence of physical movements or events The sudden increase in volcanic activity worried the island’s residents. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check a situation carefully over a period of time Teachers monitor students during exams. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening…
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Nutrition experts recommend healthy cooking methods

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you prefer raw or cooked vegetables? Do you think the way food is cooked affects its taste and health benefits? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part Fresh fruits contain a lot of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body Scientists are researching new treatments for cancer to improve survival rates. raw /raw/ [adjective] – not cooked or…
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